From: Diana Webster <[log in to unmask]>
The following advertisement is appearing in the press this
week. This temporary post has arisen because of the
Library's commitment to provide scanned images for a
collaborative RSLP project to digitise early maps :
Charting the Nation: preserving and widening access to maps
of Scotland 1590-1740, and associated archives. The
successful applicant will undertake general Map Library
duties to replace existing staff who will be involved in
the digitising programme.
Diana Webster
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Diana Webster
Head of Map Library
National Library of Scotland
Email [log in to unmask] 33
Salisbury Place Tel 0131-226 4531 x 3411
Edinburgh EH9 1SL Fax 0131-466 3812
Scotland, UK
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
TEMPORARY MAP ASSISTANT (£8,602 a year pro rata)
Scotland’s premier library is looking to appoint a
temporary Map Assistant for a period from 3 April to 30
September 2000. The successful candidate will help to
provide services to users in a busy Map Library and will
also assist with a range of background tasks, including
processing new acquisitions, fetching and replacing
maps, listing and indexing and clerical support.
Applicants must possess at least four Standard grades, or
equivalent qualification, including English. The post
would suit someone intending to apply to library school and
looking for work experience, or a newly qualified librarian
interested in a new field of library work. An interest in
maps, knowledge of the history and geography of Scotland
and some familiarity with a foreign language would be
useful.
For further details and an application form (available in
large print) write to Personnel Unit, National Library of
Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW or
e-mail [log in to unmask]
The closing date is Monday 21 February 2000.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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